Why SCoPEd matters
A historical lack of understanding about the counselling and psychotherapy profession has limited the potential for practitioners to fully contribute to the mental health and wellbeing of those in need. This is ultimately a disservice to clients, service users and patients, as evidence shows that counselling and psychotherapy can benefit people’s lives.
The SCoPEd framework provides clarity around the skills, knowledge, training and experience of counsellors and psychotherapists, ensuring that individuals receive services from appropriately trained professionals who meet consistent, recognised standards. By promoting transparency and setting clear guidelines, the SCoPEd framework fosters trust and safety in counselling and psychotherapy. Greater awareness and understanding of the benefits of these services will encourage more people in need to seek support.
The framework also supports clearer pathways for career progression and professional development, benefiting clients, employers and practitioners alike, and contributes to raising standards of care in the profession.
It also plays a key role in fostering collaboration across the profession, creating a shared language and standards across the different bodies involved. This enhances the recognition and credibility of the profession.
The SCoPEd framework ultimately helps counselling and psychotherapy be better understood, valued and trusted by clients, employers, commissioners and members of the public.